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Homegrown Horsepower – Want Your Engine Project Featured? Look Here!
Check out this announcement for all the details on EL’s new feature, Homegrown Horsepower. Find out how to have your engine project showcased on EngineLabs!
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Video: Custom-Built Induction For A 354 Street Rod Hemi
Check out this wild intake manifold and throttle body design destined for use atop a 354 Hemi engine that will power a ’33 Dodge truck. It’s a glimpse of custom engineering at its finest!
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TECH5: Billy Godbold of COMP Cams Explains Conical Springs
There’s some serious technology behind the new conical spring design from COMP Cams, and Billy Godbold has all the inside details in the latest TECH5 column.
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TECH: Flowmaster’s Mufflers Meet Supercharged Pro Mods
With the help of Flowmaster and their tried-and-true Scavenger race mufflers, West coast Pro Modified racer John Scialpi passed the Auto Club Dragway’s stringent sound decibel requirement.
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Installing Moroso’s Air/Oil Separator On Project Silver Bullet
With big power and boost at our command we take steps to ensure oil doesn’t make its way into the intake our Project Silver Bullet by installing one of Moroso’s Air/Oil Separators.
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Late-model Lubrication – Should You Run Higher Viscosity Oil?
Are you running the correct viscosity oil in your high-performance engine? Lake Speed Jr. of Driven Racing Oils covers the factors to consider before you pour cheap, “fuel economy” oil into your boosted powerplant.
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Shop Tour: See How Probe Industries Manufactures Its Premium Pistons
Follow along and see how Probe Industries manufactures pistons in its Torrance, California, facility. The company offers two series of pistons, and both are fully machined to meet most engine builders’ needs.
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Tech Video: New Street Demon Carburetor Makes Installation Simple
Removing the difficulty from adjusting a carburetor, the new Street Demon proves to be a true, ready-to-run installation. The new looks and high tech design make the carburetor look cool again.
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GM Builds 4 Millionth Ecotec Engine At Spring Hill
GM says the 4 millionth Ecotec engine was assembled this week at its Spring Hill, Tennessee, plant, just two after engine number 3,000,000 was assembled. Read More
Homegrown Horsepower – Want Your Engine Project Featured? Look Here!
Check out this announcement for all the details on EL's new feature, Homegrown Horsepower. Find out how to have your engine project showcased on EngineLabs! Read More
Video: Custom-Built Induction For A 354 Street Rod Hemi
Check out this wild intake manifold and throttle body design destined for use atop a 354 Hemi engine that will power a '33 Dodge truck. It's a glimpse of custom engineering at its finest! Read More
Video: Performance Distributors On Motorhead Garage
The Motorhead Garage guys take a trip to Performance Distributors in Tennessee, where proprietor Steve Davis discusses some of the company's products. Read More
Homegrown Horsepower: Big-block Chevy Knocks Down 500-plus Horses
Check out the newest installment of Homegrown Horsepower - Nick Visciani's sweet 496-cube budget big-block Chevrolet that powers a 1969 Camaro Pro Touring machine. Over 500 horsepower and 500 foot-pounds of torque! Read More
Chevrolet HEI Distributor Casting Number Reference
Another quick reference guide for you to bookmark. This article helps document the casting numbers for GM HEI distributors for Chevy engines. Read More
TECH5: Billy Godbold of COMP Cams Explains Conical Springs
There's some serious technology behind the new conical spring design from COMP Cams, and Billy Godbold has all the inside details in the latest TECH5 column. Read More
Ford EcoBoost Race Engine On Hot Winning Streak
Following a poor debut at the Daytona 24-hour race, Ford EcoBoost-powered Daytona Prototype cars won the next two races. Here's the inside story on the turnaround. Read More
TECH: Flowmaster’s Mufflers Meet Supercharged Pro Mods
With the help of Flowmaster and their tried-and-true Scavenger race mufflers, West coast Pro Modified racer John Scialpi passed the Auto Club Dragway's stringent sound decibel requirement. Read More
Mazda’s SkyActiv-D Engine Performing Well Despite On-track Woes
Despite some early-season struggles with the new LMP2 cars, Mazda's SkyActiv-D compound turbo diesel engine is performing well. Here's an update on Mazda's move to the prototype class. Read More
Installing Moroso’s Air/Oil Separator On Project Silver Bullet
With big power and boost at our command we take steps to ensure oil doesn't make its way into the intake our Project Silver Bullet by installing one of Moroso's Air/Oil Separators. Read More
Late-model Lubrication – Should You Run Higher Viscosity Oil?
Are you running the correct viscosity oil in your high-performance engine? Lake Speed Jr. of Driven Racing Oils covers the factors to consider before you pour cheap, "fuel economy" oil into your boosted powerplant. Read More
Moroso Launches New Web-Site
Moroso recently launched their revamped web-site making it easier to shop for Moroso products for your street, or race car than ever before. It's more than just another shopping site, check out the new site. Read More
Is This the Only New Old Stock Rochester Fuel Injection Unit Left?
For someone looking to restore a carb-converted factory fuelie, even at almost $19 grand this Rochester mechanical fuel injection setup might be the investment of a lifetime... Read More
Toyota Employing Atkinson Cycle on New Gas Engine Line
Toyota says it will have 14 new engine variations by 2015, including some based on a 1.3-liter 4-cylinder that utilizes Atkinson-cycle technology. There's also a new 1.0-liter. Read More
Comp Cams Engine Builder Duel Set For Hot Rod Power Tour
Comp Cams, along with Snap-On Tools, is sponsoring the Engine Builder Duel at two locations on the Hot Rod Power Tour in June. Check out the story for all the details. Read More
Blown Big-block Built for the Street Pulls 1,000-Plus Horsepower
There are numerous ways to get 1,000 horsepower in a street engine, but here's the most imposing -- a big-block Chevy. Check out the dyno results of this Rat from Precision Race Engines! Read More
Shop Tour: See How Probe Industries Manufactures Its Premium Pistons
Follow along and see how Probe Industries manufactures pistons in its Torrance, California, facility. The company offers two series of pistons, and both are fully machined to meet most engine builders' needs. Read More
Video: Mark Nixon’s 670HP 3.5L Indy V8 Engine Tuned By Shane T
It's rare that an IndyCar engine makes it into the wild, but this 2002 3.5L GM piece owned by Mark Nixon and tuned by Shane T is slated for vintage racing. Check out the details inside! Read More
MyClassicGarage Inviting Votes To Pick Engine For Mustang Project
Want to help MyClassicGarage help select an engine for its latest Mustang project car? Check out the story to find out how, and you may also win this cool car!! Read More
Tech Video: New Street Demon Carburetor Makes Installation Simple
Removing the difficulty from adjusting a carburetor, the new Street Demon proves to be a true, ready-to-run installation. The new looks and high tech design make the carburetor look cool again. Read More
Blown Z: LME Assembles Super-stout 400ci LSX For New ProCharger
Part of a winter rebuild for Blown Z included a new 400ci LSX engine built by Late Model Engines to support a bigger ProCharger supercharger. Check out all the details that make up this very stout engine. Read More
Whipple Superchargers Set To Release New Coyote Twin-screw Blower
Whipple Superchargers is gearing up the design and testing on its 2015 5.0L Coyote application for Mustang and F-150 fitments. Read the exclusive information from Dustin Whipple inside! Read More
LME Introduces Large-plenum, Short-runner LS7 Billet Intake
Composite intake manifolds can be fragile under high boost levels. This new billet intake from Late Model Engines is designed to give LS7 engines plenty of air through a big plenum and short runners. Read More
A Look at Pace Performance’s Extensive Lineup of LS Crate Engines
The team at Pace Performance has assembled a massive lineup of LS crate engines and engine/transmission packages from mild to wild to satisfy the most critical buyer. Check 'em out! Read More
Video: Pump Gas Pontiac Makes 558 Horsepower On The Dyno
Check out this sweet pump-gas Pontiac engine from the guys at Tin Indian Performance - it kicks out 558 horsepower and 583 lb-ft of torque on the dyno! Read More
Buzzards’ Racing Builds Old-style Hemi To Go 200+ MPH
Richard Clelland wants to go 200-plus mph at Bonneville in a '34 Ford, so he's building a 360ci Hemi with a nostalgic theme and plenty of power. Watch an early dyno test and learn more about this trick bullet. Read More
Paul Rosche, Father of BMW’s 1,400 HP F1 Engine, Turns 80 Today
BMW is paying tribute to Paul Rosche, the father of the 1.5-liter 4-cylinder turbo engine that made 1,400 horsepower and carried Nelson Piquet to his Formula 1 world title. Rosche turns 80 today. Read More
Red Victor 3 Engine Build – World’s Quickest Street-legal Car
Andy Frost's Red Victor 3 Vauxhall is billed as the world's quickest street-legal car. EngineLabs goes inside the engine with builder Marc Lamude - check out the early details on this assembly! Read More
NMCA And Chevrolet Performance Exploring Sealed Crate Engine Class
Check it out - the NMCA is diligently working towards an LS-based sealed crate engine racing class, patterned after the wildly-successful NMRA Coyote Stock eliminator. More details inside! Read More
Ford Invests $500 Million To Build New 2.7 Liter EcoBoost V6
In order to support the new 2015 F-150 and this new EcoBoost engine, Ford has announced a $500 million investment in its Lima, Ohio engine factory. This investment will add 300 jobs to help build this engine. Read More
Charlie Garrett Still Building Winning Engines at 73
Even at 73 years old, Charlie Garrett continues to build winning engines out of his one-man shop. Thanks to Diamond Pistons, he offers some advice to maintaining consistency on the track. Read More
AEM Infinity ECU for 6 & 8 Cylinder Applications
AEM Electronics now offers an advanced, lightweight ECU that can data log, run high-impedance injectors, and even features 2-wheel traction control. Two different models cover an array of racing applications. Read More
Upgrading Your Duramax Turbocharger Just Got Easier
Stainless steel turbocharger pedestal makes it easy to upgrade your Duramax turbocharger. This pedestal is universal and has an optional wastegate mount built right into it. Check it out! Read More
BorgWarner Turbocharger Trivia, Did You Know?
Trivia time. Check this article and learn interesting facts and fun trivia about BorgWarner Turbo Systems and their history and product line. See how much you know. Read More
Mahle/WardsAuto Produces Chart Detailing All North American Engines
Mahle and WardsAuto have teamed to produced a chart that provides considerable data on all the engines currently offered in North American production cars and trucks. Check out the details inside! Read More
Edelbrock Unveils New Revamped Website
Chances are that if you are visiting this site that you have also visited Edelbrock.com. You might have noticed that the website has a different look, as late last week they unveiled their newly designed website. Read More
Entry Level, Self-Tuning EFI Showdown
Want to take advantage of EFI but are afraid of complicated tables of equations and expensive equipment? Now you can with self tuning EFI systems. If you are wondering which one is right for you, read more here. Read More
MSD’s Atomic EFI Receives Distinctive CARB Exemption Status
Keeping up with emissions laws, MSD has just acquired CARB approval and an Executive Order Number for the Atomic EFI, meaning you can junk that old carburetor on certain vehicles. Check inside for details and info. Read More
WINNING: Dyno Testing A 3,000 HP Twin-Turbo BBC….For A Bentley
Engine building ninja Steve Morris recently revealed one of the latest and most impressive projects to go through his shop -- a 615ci, twin-turbo BBC making 3,000 horsepower -- destined for a Bentley in the UK. Read More
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